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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1900

Page

6

Neely Extradition Case Hears Evidence In Cuba Ledger Deficit Stated

The Neely extradition case before Judge Lacombe continued with testimony from George W. Marshall and Colonel Burton on Cuba post office finances. The deficit totaled 44,745 dollars, with Havana receipts unaccounted for and the ledger details under scrutiny. Neely, jailed in Ludlow Street, faces constitutional challenges to the extradition act as his counsel fights the proceeding.

New York Charles F. W. Neely Cuban Postal Service Lacombe United States Circuit Court Neely George W. Marshall Bureau of Finance Department of Posts Cuba Marshall United States H. T. Gregory Post Office Havana Burton Ludlow Street

Powers trial features courtroom spat and damaging testimony

Georgetown July 24 The Powers trial saw new developments with a heated clash between ex Governor John Young Brown and the judge. Witnesses include Lt. John Ricketts of Barbourville and Wade H Watts who testified Powers tried to keep the mountain army sober. Ricketts suggested Goebel was shot from the executive building’s second story. An egg house incident in Parker, Sioux Falls, saw a chicken hatch from a case of eggs opened in a butter and egg operation.

Georgetown Powers John Young Brown Power Brown John Ricketts Barbourville Wade H. Watts Henry Youtsey Ricketts Mountain Army Frankfort Goebel Tom Powers Youtsey Youtseyf Sioux Falls S. D Parker

Peace Reigns in Venezuela Caracas July 24

Peace returns to Venezuela as Caracas reports no immediate fear of a new revolution. The city reassures residents amid tense national events and ongoing political tension.

Venezuela Caracas

Peace Declared Nationwide as Reforms Take Hold

Peace now seems to be in effect across the country with an official declaration made today signaling broader reforms. Authorities emphasized a durable ceasefire and steps toward stability.

Three Men Rob Eight In Jefferson Car Hold Up

In Jefferson Iowa three masked men held up eight companions in a box car two miles east of town late Saturday night. J C Malsby was shot in the breast as robbers demanded money and valuables. he died soon after. The robbers escaped toward Grand Junction with about thirty dollars and other funds.

Jefferson J. C. Malsby Glidden Min Malsby Grand Junction

Michigan boxer assault on Escanaba laundryman Wah Kee

Wah Kee, a Chinese laundryman in Escanaba, was beaten in his laundry by Frank O'Donnell and Coleman Joyce. Kee is in precarious condition with a broken arm and possible skull fracture. O'Donnell was arrested while Joyce fled. the attack occurred at Lundington and Elmore streets Sunday morning.

Escanaba Mich Wah Kee Lundington Elmore Frank O'Donnell Coleman Joyce Wab Kee Donnell Joyce

American student wins Budapest music academy honors

Champaign Illinois July 24 The first American to graduate with honors from Budapest musical academy is 19 year old Maurice Eisner son of D Eisner wholesale grocer residing in Champaign He studied under renowned masters and earns the class of 1900 distinction no other American had been so honored.

Champaign Uls Musical Academy Budapest D. Eisner Maurice Eisner

Engineers Sell Their Farm in Illinois News

Meadow Lawn farm north of Mattoon, owned by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, sold to E. C. Murphy of Tuscola for 18000. The brotherhood aimed to establish a national home for disabled engineers at the site, but the sale ends that project.

Mattoon Ills

Baraboo Man Nelson Watts Dies in California Estate Listed

Nelson Watts died in California leaving an estate valued at 300000 dollars. He is survived by a wife and two brothers but had no children or will. Wisconsin law would award the wife half and the remainder to his brothers and sisters, with Mrs. Aaron Tell of Fairfield Wisconsin to receive 50000 dollars as his sister.

Baraboo Wis Nelson Watts California Aaron Tell Fairfield

Baseball Scores From Yesterday By League Clubs

Chicago July 24 scores list results from the National and American Leagues. Brooklyn and Chicago played to darkness after a 7 to 7 tie. Philadelphia and Cincinnati were 4 to 4 after eleven innings. Boston beat St Louis 5 to 4. Cleveland defeated Chicago 5 to 0. Milwaukee edged Buffalo 5 to 4.

Chicago Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland Milwaukee Buffalo

Local Leader Gilbert H Lien Dies Suddenly in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls resident Gilbert H. Lien, brother of the fusionist for governor, died Sunday from brain congestion. He had been seen Saturday in good health on the streets, and the death was unexpected.

Sioux Falls S. D Gilbert H. Lien South Dakota

Three youths caught shoplifting in Merrill store

Three youths, Kila Boetcher 14 Emma Boetcher 12 and Amelia Krenka 9 were intercepted stealing at the Leader company store in Merrill Wisconsin. Investigation shows they have been operating for several months.

Merrill Wis Kila Boetcher Emma Boetcher Amelia Krenka Leader Company

Large St Paul storage warehouse burns, losses put at 750000

News items report the St Paul Cold Storage and Warehouse fire causing 750000 in losses to the company and others. Also announced is Perry Heath step down as first assistant postmaster general effective next Tuesday.

St. Paul Perry Heath Campania Paris Jamont China John G. Gessing Chicago Richard Croker Long Island Sound Peter F. Meyer Meyer D. K. Pearsons Benson Jean de Reszke

Opposition to Maybury Faces Wayne County Split

Detroit July 24 Mayor Maybury faces resistance at the Democratic county convention as Wayne county may withhold full delegation. Maybury’s supporters insist pledged delegates will back him at the State convention despite local opposition. R Burt, a previous gubernatorial candidate, backs Maybury’s nomination.

Detroit Mich Maybury Wayne County Maysbury R. Burt

Goebel Murder Case Sparks Georgetown Bloodshed Fears

In Georgetown Kentucky on July 24 reports say Arthur Goebel claims positive knowledge that Jim Howard killed Governor William Goebel. Howard supporters vow to prove his innocence at trial and friends fear the case could trigger bloodshed on both sides.

Georgetown Arthur Goebel Jim Howard William Goebel Howard

Civil Service Exam Held for Stenographic Clerk Post

Washington reports a civil service examination held in major cities for the stenographic and statistical clerk position. Eligible candidates will be certified to the Division of Statistics at the Department of Agriculture with a salary of 900 dollars per year.

Washington United States Division of Statistics Department of Agriculture

Lipton to Rebuild Shamrock for America’s Cup Race

London reports favorable signs for a new America’s Cup contest between the United States and Great Britain. Sir Thomas Lipton plans a near complete rebuild of the Shamrock for the upcoming race following efforts by yachtsmen in London and New York.

London New York America Great Britain Thomas Lipton

Boxing Bout Draws Immense Crowd In Chicago

The boxing match at Tatter sall's tonight features Tommy Ryan vs Jack Root with a large turnout from across the country. Both fighters are in good shape and betting tilts toward Ryan.

Chicago Tattersall's Tommy Ryan Jack Root Ryan

Beggs' German Salve Endorsed as General Remedy

R. O. Childs of Peoria endorses Beggs' German Salve as the best general household remedy. It cures cuts burns scalds old sores and skin diseases and claims to permanently cure piles. Available at J. J. Havercamp's.

R. O. Childs Peoria J. J. Havercamp

Des Moines Describes Busy Des Moines Driving Meet

Des Moines IA July 24 opened a highly promising race meeting under the Des Moines Driving Club with a full entry list for all events. The event continues through July 27 and aims to be one of the most successful in town.

Des Moines

Baptists Enjoy Annual Outing at Rock Springs Park

Pittsburg July 24 The Baptists of this city and Allegheny are having their annual outing at Rock Springs Park with over 3 000 people in attendance.

Pittsburg Allegheny Rock Springs Park

Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Pain Killer as a universal cure for internal and external pain. It promises instant relief and guarantees purity with prices of 25c and 50c at all druggists.

Mull

Osteopathy Treatment Notice From Kirksville Doctors

A public card from Muscatine announces readiness to treat diseases of men and women by Osteopathy as taught in Kirksville Missouri. It explains the science as drugless and based on health as natural and obstructions to circulation. Free consultation and examination for thirty days. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm, except Sunday.

Muscatine Kirksville

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